No Child Left Behind The No Child Left Behind Act 2001 how did it bring about change in way we as educator go about our business as teachers. It made us retool the way we teach our children. There are different criteria they are using to help make school educational programs more adapt and get a good structure base. Most importantly, the act recognized that move forward with these dramatic changes, schools would need a continued infusion of federal resources, because the cost of the reforms was obviously too great for state and local governments to bear alone. Since the birth of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, there have been many debates over whether or not the No Child Left Behind Act is the answer to America’s educational problems. Many argue that the No Child Left Behind Act takes focus away from other subject that are not tested such as social studies, or art. Other argue that the funding for the No Child Left Behind Act is not available, and is not being spent correctly. Overall, however, the effects of the No Child Left Behind Act claim that test scores have improved, local standards have improved, accountability in schools has improved, minorities have gotten more attention, parents now have more choices on their children’s education, and the overall quality of education has improved. What exactly is the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001? The NCLB is an educational reform program created by President George W. Bush. There are four pillars to the NCLB Act explain the value it is based upon, as well as five state performance requirements. The four pillars are stronger accountability for results, more freedom for states and communities, proven education methods, and more choices for parents.(Ed.Gov) Stronger accountability for results means that all students have the same opportunity as other students to prosper in their education. It also means all school must meet certain standards, or provide supplemental services if they...